Louis Honick
Media contact: Martin A Mbugua, (302) 831-8749, [mbugua@udel.edu]
Louis Honick, an entrepreneur and founder of HostMySite.com, was honored during the Presidential Citation for Outstanding Achievement recognition ceremony at the University of Delaware on Friday, Oct. 30.
The Presidential Citation program honors UD graduates who have exhibited great promise in their professional and public service activities.
Honick, who graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer and information sciences in 1998, co-founded HostMySite.com in 1997 as a remedy for dissatisfaction with customer service at Web hosting companies. He served as chief executive officer, until its sale to Wachovia Capital Partners in 2008. Today, Honick continues to be involved with HostMySite.com as chief strategy officer, ensuring that its key value -- “great customer service builds a great business” -- is upheld.
Recently, Honick founded 302 Properties LLC, a real estate investment company that buys distressed properties and renovates them for sale.
“My time at UD was incredibly valuable in preparing me for my life as a technology entrepreneur. I concurrently held down a full time job at Computer Sciences Co., worked on my start up business (HostMySite.com) and carried a heavy credit load in my computer science major,” Honick said.
“I am asked why I chose to build the business here in Delaware and I always cite the outstanding talent pool from UD as a major factor. I am honored to received the Presidential Citation and appreciate the important role that UD has played in my life,” Honick said.
